Meet the Winemaker
Jasper Raats
"Wine is in my blood - usually literally! I grew up with wine, tasting it with my dad and working amongst my Godfather's vines. My big brother, Bruwer, is also a winemaker and my ancestors were Hugenots from the Loire Valley. Winemaking is more of a hobby than a job to me. I love what I do. The soil, to feel the sun, to freeze your ass off during winter pruning, to smell and taste in the wine the flavours you were hoping for. I would definitely consider myself a 'green' winemaker. I try to be as natural as possible. I am constantly working towards fully sustainable practices and aim to be 100% organic as soon as possible."